On the Run

This film showcases legendary running coach Arthur Lydiard's training methods, through some of his most famous pupils — including John Walker and Heather Thompson. 'Arthur's boys' (Peter Snell, Murray Halberg, Barry Magee) scored attention by winning unheralded medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Lydiard later led the 'flying Finns' to similar success. His method revolves around long runs that build stamina to complement speed. It was influential in popularising jogging globally. A highlight of the footage is Jack Foster's exhilarating descent of a steep scree slope.

Let’s face it if I’m training 365 days a year twice a day, it’s not to run second or third.

– John Walker

Key Cast & Crew

Barrie Everard

Executive Producer

Gary Hansen

Cinematographer

Sparky Greene

Director

Jan Kenney

Assistant Camera

Bobby Goodman

Composer

Emil Razpopov

Sound